Resolution No.971 of 2014 determining the distinctive signs of fishing vessels and boats in Kuwaiti territorial waters. Country/Territory Kuwait Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Fishing vessel Maritime zone Navigation Offences/penalties Procedural matters Territorial sea Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This REsolution consisting of 6 articles establishes that all ships and fishing boats licensed to engage in fishing activity in the Kuwaiti territorial waters are obligated to put feature boards to clearly identify their name and registration number on their hulls. The provisions apply to (i) both wooden and iron ships, wit and without command cabin; (ii) boats (cruisers). Violations to this Resolution shall be subject to the penalties stipulated in Decree-Law No.46 of 1981. Full text Arabic Website website.paaf.gov.kw References - Legislation Repeals Decree No. 34 of 22 December 1985 establishing specifications for the marking and identification numbers of fishing vessels. Legislation | Kuwait | 1985 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, High seas Source: FAO, FAOLEX